Marin County property record for 2278 Vineyard Rd, Novato, CA 94947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 4,217 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.461 acres (20,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $765,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $18,525 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-311-55 |
| Primary APN | 132-311-55 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Building Area | 4,217 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 20,075 sqft (0.461 acres) |
| Garage Area | 739 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 544 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 2278 VINEYARD RD |
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| City | NOVATO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94947-3779 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | NOVATO RANCH 03 MAPS 46 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NOVATO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 103100 |
2278 Vineyard Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2005.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2278 VINEYARD RD, NOVATO, CA 94947-3779 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199754196 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004840 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2278 Vineyard Rd was $18,525 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | Novato City |
| Unified School District | Novato Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,492,181 (+2%) Land $431,573 Building $1,060,608 | |
| 2025 | $18,525.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,462,927 Land $423,112 Building $1,039,815 |
| 2023 | $17,878.00 (-0.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,406,129 Land $406,684 Building $999,445 |
| 2022 | $17,979.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2278 Vineyard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1986–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2278 Vineyard Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT serves 61,691 people · EPA ID CA2110003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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